SoftBank Invests $200 Million in Construction Robotics Startup Gravis

SoftBank has invested $200 million in Gravis Robotics, a construction automation startup. The funding aims to integrate AI into construction equipment, enhancing efficiency and intelligence in the sector.

17 Aug, 15:16 — 18 Aug, 01:34

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This investment highlights the growing trend of artificial intelligence integration into traditional industries like construction, potentially revolutionizing efficiency and safety. SoftBank's significant backing signals strong confidence in the future of autonomous construction technology.

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SoftBank Group Corp. invested $200 million in Gravis Robotics
Gravis Robotics is a startup focused on AI for construction equipment
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bloombergHigh8d ago

SoftBank Invests $200 Million in Construction Startup Gravis Robotics

SoftBank Group Corp. has invested $200 million in Gravis Robotics, a Swiss startup that makes autonomous software for construction machinery.

By Mark Bergen

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forbes8d ago

Excavators, Meet AI: Gravis Nabs $200 Million From SoftBank To Give Construction Equipment Brains

Hello, largest series-A in construction equipment ever. Gravis Robotics is putting AI brains in heavy construction equipment.

By John Koetsier, Senior Contributor

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japan-timesMostly Factual7d ago

SoftBank invests $200 million in construction startup Gravis Robotics

The deal marks another splashy investment into robotics from SoftBank, whose founder, Masayoshi Son, is trying to make his firm a pivotal player in the global AI race.

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seeking-alphaMixed7d ago